Google's NotebookLM Head Now Leads Gemini App
Sissie Hsaio, the Google executive who spearheaded the launch of the company's AI chatbot, is stepping down from her role as head of the Gemini app, according to a report from Semafor. The outlet got a peek at a memo that says Josh Woodward, the vice president of Google Labs, will be stepping into her shoes.
In the memo, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis mentioned that this change is all about "sharpening our focus on the next evolution of the Gemini app," Semafor reports. Google's spokesperson, Alex Joseph, confirmed the news to Semafor but kept further comments to themselves.
Hsaio has been with Google for almost 20 years, starting back in 2006 as a product manager for Search and Docs. Google tapped her to lead the Gemini apps in 2021, and she played a big part in rolling out the company's response to ChatGPT, which they initially called Bard. According to Semafor, Hsaio's memo mentioned she's planning to take a "short break" before returning to Google in a fresh role.
Semafor also pointed out that Woodward will keep his position as head of Google Labs while he works on "shaping the next chapter of Gemini." Woodward was behind the creation of NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered note-taking app that comes with an Audio Overview tool. This tool turns your research into a podcast hosted by two AI "hosts." Google has now included NotebookLM in its One AI Premium subscription and even lets users create AI podcasts from Gemini’s Deep Research.
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DouglasMartinez
August 11, 2025 at 1:01:02 PM EDT
Wow, Google’s AI leadership shuffle sounds intense! Sissie Hsaio stepping down from Gemini to Josh Woodward taking over? Feels like a plot twist in a tech drama. Curious to see how this shakes up their AI game! 😎
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ThomasLewis
April 23, 2025 at 9:53:35 AM EDT
シシーさんがジェミニを去るなんて残念ですね。でもジョシュ・ウッドワードさんが来るなら、新しい風が吹くかも！シシーさんのビジョンは好きでしたが、変化は良いことかもしれません。Googleがジェミニで限界を押し広げ続けることを期待しています！🤞
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JonathanKing
April 22, 2025 at 3:37:14 AM EDT
¿Sissie Hsaio dejando Gemini? Qué lástima. Josh Woodward tomando el control podría traer nueva energía, pero no estoy seguro de si será para mejor. La app ha sido buena, pero necesita más que solo un nuevo jefe para brillar. 🤔💡
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HarperJones
April 21, 2025 at 3:37:29 AM EDT
시시 하시오가 제미니에서 물러난다고요? 아쉽네요! 노트북LM에서 정말 좋은 일을 했어요. 조시 우드워드가 인수하는 건 좋은 일일 수도 있지만, 조금 걱정되네요. 기세를 유지해주길 바랍니다! 🚀
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GeorgeMiller
April 20, 2025 at 3:15:30 AM EDT
¿Sissie Hsaio dejando Gemini? ¡Qué lástima! Hizo un gran trabajo con NotebookLM. Que Josh Woodward tome el control podría ser bueno, pero aún estoy un poco preocupado. ¡Espero que mantenga el impulso! 🚀
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JamesMiller
April 19, 2025 at 8:48:04 AM EDT
Sissie Hsaio saindo do Gemini? Que pena. Josh Woodward assumindo pode trazer nova energia, mas não tenho certeza se será para melhor. O app foi bom, mas precisa de mais do que apenas um novo chefe para brilhar. 🤔💡
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Sissie Hsaio, the Google executive who spearheaded the launch of the company's AI chatbot, is stepping down from her role as head of the Gemini app, according to a report from Semafor. The outlet got a peek at a memo that says Josh Woodward, the vice president of Google Labs, will be stepping into her shoes.
In the memo, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis mentioned that this change is all about "sharpening our focus on the next evolution of the Gemini app," Semafor reports. Google's spokesperson, Alex Joseph, confirmed the news to Semafor but kept further comments to themselves.
Hsaio has been with Google for almost 20 years, starting back in 2006 as a product manager for Search and Docs. Google tapped her to lead the Gemini apps in 2021, and she played a big part in rolling out the company's response to ChatGPT, which they initially called Bard. According to Semafor, Hsaio's memo mentioned she's planning to take a "short break" before returning to Google in a fresh role.
Semafor also pointed out that Woodward will keep his position as head of Google Labs while he works on "shaping the next chapter of Gemini." Woodward was behind the creation of NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered note-taking app that comes with an Audio Overview tool. This tool turns your research into a podcast hosted by two AI "hosts." Google has now included NotebookLM in its One AI Premium subscription and even lets users create AI podcasts from Gemini’s Deep Research.
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August 11, 2025 at 1:01:02 PM EDT
Wow, Google’s AI leadership shuffle sounds intense! Sissie Hsaio stepping down from Gemini to Josh Woodward taking over? Feels like a plot twist in a tech drama. Curious to see how this shakes up their AI game! 😎
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April 23, 2025 at 9:53:35 AM EDT
シシーさんがジェミニを去るなんて残念ですね。でもジョシュ・ウッドワードさんが来るなら、新しい風が吹くかも！シシーさんのビジョンは好きでしたが、変化は良いことかもしれません。Googleがジェミニで限界を押し広げ続けることを期待しています！🤞
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April 22, 2025 at 3:37:14 AM EDT
¿Sissie Hsaio dejando Gemini? Qué lástima. Josh Woodward tomando el control podría traer nueva energía, pero no estoy seguro de si será para mejor. La app ha sido buena, pero necesita más que solo un nuevo jefe para brillar. 🤔💡
0
April 21, 2025 at 3:37:29 AM EDT
시시 하시오가 제미니에서 물러난다고요? 아쉽네요! 노트북LM에서 정말 좋은 일을 했어요. 조시 우드워드가 인수하는 건 좋은 일일 수도 있지만, 조금 걱정되네요. 기세를 유지해주길 바랍니다! 🚀
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April 20, 2025 at 3:15:30 AM EDT
¿Sissie Hsaio dejando Gemini? ¡Qué lástima! Hizo un gran trabajo con NotebookLM. Que Josh Woodward tome el control podría ser bueno, pero aún estoy un poco preocupado. ¡Espero que mantenga el impulso! 🚀
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April 19, 2025 at 8:48:04 AM EDT
Sissie Hsaio saindo do Gemini? Que pena. Josh Woodward assumindo pode trazer nova energia, mas não tenho certeza se será para melhor. O app foi bom, mas precisa de mais do que apenas um novo chefe para brilhar. 🤔💡
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